Japanese developers say applied robotics could help to eventually end the nuclear crisis in Fukushima.<br/> <br />Nine teams came together to unveil their latest projects on Wednesday.<br/> <br />A robotic suit, which enables the wearer to lift up to 60 kilogrammes, was among the developments.<br/> <br />The power suit, presented by Cyberdyne, was originally invented to assist Japan's fast-growing elderly population.<br/> <br />But the Fukushima accident has opened the way for new uses.<br/> <br />The disaster version of the suit features body plates to protect the wearer from gamma rays, sensors to monitor vital signs, and an air-conditioning system.<br/> <br />Chiba University and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries showed off their collaborative effort-- a small mobility robot operated remotely that can provide views from various angles.<br/> <br />It helped a larget robatic arm to open a valve of a high pressure pipe.<br/> <br />And an amphibious mobility robot, co-developed by Toshiba, can conduct search and observation operations inside water-filled reactor buildings.<br/> <br />The Japanese government says it will take two to three decades to fully decommission the station.
